About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic Infection Prevention & Control Service team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on a full time substantive contract.
The Infection Prevention & Control Nursing Service is seeking to appoint a Band 6 Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to join our experienced and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wishes to expand their knowledge, experience and learn new skills within a dynamic team.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a sound knowledge of clinical nursing, excellent clinical skills and experience working in the field of infection prevention & control. You will need to be able to empower staff and facilitate effective infection prevention & control practice within the organisation.
You will be required to work across the Trusts acute and community hospital sites, so a full driving licence and daily access to a car will be required.
Main duties of the job
To provide advice and guidance on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) issues for Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT), domiciliary care, Registered Nursing and Care Homes and GP practices within Torbay and South Devon footprint.
To visit clinical areas, departments and community facilities to audit and evaluate IPC measures providing evidence-based advice and support.
To apply knowledge of microbiology, immunology and epidemiology to promote health, in clinical and non-clinical environments.
To promote the provision of a safe environment for wellbeing of staff and patients to support the IPC education and training programme for all grades of staff.
To use core audit skills to enable the IPC and other health professionals to improve quality of care.
About us
Why Work With Us
Why join us?
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please open and review the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on this post.
Please do not hesitate to contact Tracey McKenzie to discuss the role and / or a "meet the team" visit, as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Degree Level RN qualification Evidence of CPD
Desirable
IPC Qualification HEA 361/276 or equivalent Teaching qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience Recent clinical experience in the acute setting IPC experience in clinical areas
Desirable
Ward management experience Understands the basic principles of IPC in relation to clinical practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)